CONFIDENTIAL
*** Rediffusion (Hong Kong) is a subsidiary of
Rediffusion International Limited, which has a strong
lobby in Westminster (which was very much in evidence
during the enactment of the UK Copyright Act of 1956).
The Order in Council will have to be laid before
Parliament and Ministers will be consulted when the
implications of the Hong Kong draft Bill and the
modifications to the UK 1956 Act, as to be applied by
Order in Council, have been fully assessed.
5. It is not at present possible to recommend a
reply to the attached letter from Mr. W.T. Wells, Q.C.,
N.P., more forthcoming than the attached draft. At
the same time this is worded so as to give the
assurance in general terms which appears to be sought.
6. I have discussed with Mr. Whitehead, who agrees
with this mimte.
(H. R. V. BEATTIE) Commonwealth Trade Department
11 March, 1968
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